Corrections Chaplain & Spiritual Care Leader

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a dedicated chaplain to facilitate religious and volunteer programs within the facility. You will provide spiritual guidance, clinical pastoral education, visits to detainees, and oversight of worship services and religious education.

The role requires accreditation, five years of pastoral education, and ecclesiastical endorsement, with responsibilities including volunteer training and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Meets the certification standards of the American Correctional Chaplains Association.
• Minimum of five years of clinical pastoral education experience.
• Credentialing to conduct religious services in the candidate's denomination.
• Current ecclesiastical endorsement by the proper religious body.
• Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent training is required.
• Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates, schedules, and coordinates all religious and volunteer programs for the institution.
• Provides spiritual guidance and pastoral care to detainees and staff.
• Visits living areas and hospital patients on a regular basis.
• Directs and trains volunteers and clergy in religious services and programs.
• Conducts worship services, sacramental observations and religious education for detainees.
• Updates programs for new arrivals and orients them to religious services.
• Ensures programs comply with policy and industry standards.
• Maintains relationships with community religious resources and manages donations.
• Counsels detainees, families, and staff; maintains attendance and confidential records.
• Guarantees equal status for all religions and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Pastoral care

Public speaking

Documentation

Education

Chaplain certification

CPE training

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Religious credentialing

Job description

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd. is seeking a dedicated chaplain to facilitate religious and volunteer programs within the facility. You will provide spiritual guidance, clinical pastoral education, visits to detainees, and oversight of worship services and religious education.

The role requires accreditation, five years of pastoral education, and ecclesiastical endorsement, with responsibilities including volunteer training and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.